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RNIB Scotland helps Lothian Buses train drivers to help passengers with sight loss
Drivers with Lothian Buses will take part in a hands-on training session today to better understand the needs of blind and partially sighted passengers.
Edinburgh City councillors join blind residents to experience Leith Walk hazards
Two local authority councillors will attempt to find their way down Leith Walk in Edinburgh today while wearing special spectacles that simulate sight loss conditions.
RNIB NI Response to community transport provision funding concerns
"We are encouraged to see that the threat to vital public service that is rural community transport is being taken seriously by our elected representatives at Stormont and by the Department for Infrastructure Permanent Secretary. "
Enough is enough – sight loss charity calls for urgent funding to improve education support for vision impaired children
A new Freedom of Information (FOI) report carried out in England by sight loss charity the Royal National institute of Blind People (RNIB) shows a continuation of budget cuts and freezes are seriously impacting on specialist education support for children and young people living with a vision impairment.
RNIB’s response to the Spring Budget 2023
While the Spring Budget took some positive steps, including extending the Energy Price Guarantee, it did not go far enough to support blind and partially sighted people with rising living costs.
Thousands of jobs remain at risk due to Access to Work delays
Blind and partially sighted people are still facing delays in getting Access to Work support, putting jobs and job offers on the line.
National conference will discuss care pathway for those losing their sight
A gathering of over 140 eye-health professionals will meet in Edinburgh today to discuss how to improve the treatment and care of patients at risk of losing their sight.
PSNI launch partnership with RNIB Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People Northern Ireland (RNIB NI).
Harbinder’s story reminds us how important it is to support women
Every year International Women's Day on 8 March reminds us how important it is to celebrate and support women’s achievements. For more than 100 years, International Women's Day has put the spotlight on issues affecting women all over the world.
Hachette UK donates audiobooks to substantially increase RNIB’s library collection
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has received hundreds of new audio books that will be available to lend to people with sight loss.